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Inside Clive Palmer’s latest plans to reopen his Coolum resort

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 10, 2026 • 06:00 PM
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The former Hyatt Regency that’s been closed for a decade will feature a replica Trevi Fountain and wellness centre, the billionaire says. But residents are sceptical.

Inside Clive Palmer’s latest plans to reopen his Coolum resort

Clive Palmer insists his mothballed Sunshine Coast resort – the one with the fake dinosaurs – will reopen next year after a $200 million refurbishment that will include a copy of Rome’s famous Trevi Fountain and a keto-focused wellness centre.

Local residents and business owners say they’ll believe the dilapidated property is reopening when they see it.

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